THE LAUNCH EVENT FOR “SO PRO” AT THE 60TH SOLOTHURN FILM FESTIVAL

Friday, 24 January 2025, Stadttheater Solothurn, Solothurn

As the main programme partner, the Migros Culture Percentage Story Lab officially launched the “SO PRO” industry programme of the 60th Solothurn Film Festival. The owners of the projects supported by Story Lab at Level II/2024 have granted the audience an exclusive insight into their work and shared the current challenges they are facing.

Mira Song, Head of the Social Affairs and Culture Department, presented the latest activities of the Migros Culture Percentage. Tenzin Roder looked back on her first year as head of the Story Lab. Last but not least, the author Ivna Žic’s literary reflection on narrative perspectives provided stimulating impulses. After the main programme, a networking lunch in the foyer offered a great opportunity to network with various industry players.

Impressions

Main programme partner of the “SO PRO” programme of the 60th Solothurn Film Festival

The Migros Culture Percentage Story Lab is the main programme partner of “SO PRO”. With the new programme launched last year, the Solothurn Film Festival is strengthening its role as a centre of excellence for Swiss film. From Thursday to Saturday, 23 to 25 January 2054, Stadttheater Solothurn will be the most important meeting place for the industry. The programme includes pitching sessions, labs, panel discussions and workshops as well as selected thematic debates, which are also open to the public. In addition to established filmmakers, the programme is aimed at students and filmmakers from technical professions.